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Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)

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Tap into your creative side in a relaxed, social atmosphere as a working artist guides you step-by-step through creating a beautiful work of art. BYOB and settle in for a fun, stress-free painting experience with friends, coworkers, or as part of a distinctive date night. No experience is needed; just bring your enthusiasm!

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New York Inspired Oil Painting

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Capture the energy and character of New York City on canvas in this guided oil painting class. Working from iconic landmarks and personal visual memories, you will receive individualized instruction in a creative, encouraging studio environment. Whether you are new to oil painting or looking to refine your technique, you will leave with a finished work and greater artistic confidence.

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Oil Painting (Drop-In)

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Advance your oil painting techniques at Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo by learning depth and clarity. Develop color palette selection, explore unconventional perspectives, and draw inspiration from master painters. Complete polished oil paintings ready to display or share with loved ones.

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Watercolor for Relaxation

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Settle into the calm flow of watercolor and unwind through creative expression. This soothing session invites you to play with color, texture, and technique in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Step away from perfectionism and enjoy the meditative process of painting just for yourself.

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Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)

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Explore the meditative elegance of Sumi-e, the centuries-old East Asian art of ink wash-painting. Students learn to distill the essential quality of a subject into the fewest possible brushstrokes, developing a refined sensitivity to form, space, and personal expression. A calming, deeply rewarding artistic practice for anyone drawn to contemplative creativity.

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Understanding Color Theory

Unlock the secrets of color with expert guidance in this immersive workshop. From mastering realistic shadows to achieving luminous effects and lifelike skin tones, explore the art of color theory through practical exercises and personalized instruction. Take away valuable tools and techniques to enhance your painting with confidence and creativity.

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  • 18 and older
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  • 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
  • 11 hours over 2 sessions

Start Dates (0) $395/person

  • Room: S371, 3rd Fl, S Bldg

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Class Description

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Through a variety of hands-on mixing and relativity exercises, you’ll gain confidence in creating beautiful shadows, glowing light, convincing skin tones, and the illusion of transparency using a primary palette.

Take home comprehensive color theory instruction handouts and your own mixing grids for future reference, ensuring you continue to grow your color mixing skills long after the workshop ends.

Supplies will be provided.

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Online programs: An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

Refund Policy

In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 14 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received. To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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